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1,844 ft
Distance
-198 ft
Descent
00:03:10
Avg time
-198 ft
Altitude change
1,271 ft
Altitude min
1,470 ft
Altitude max
1,470 ft
Altitude start
1,273 ft
Altitude end
-10.8%
Grade
-52.7%
Grade max
-1.3%
Grade min
1,844 ft
Distance down
00:03:10
Avg time

Mexican Border Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Helderberg Trails
    Stellenbosch
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #92770 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Mixed
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
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  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    Slippery when wet
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump, Gap Jump, Rock Garden
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Helderberg Farm

Starts off with 3 x table tops out in the open, going into the bush it gets bermy, then a rock garden into some bumpy corners before coming out of the bush again with a large step down into 3 x table tops again. Back into the forest with some small to medium jumps before popping out onto the big berms (which is not part of Mexican Border)

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  • 17 miles average
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  • 33 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
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Sep 8, 2024 @ 7:44am
Sep 8, 2024
 Perfect condition.. Recently machined.
Aug 12, 2024 @ 2:09am
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Nov 14, 2023 @ 3:11am
Nov 14, 2023
 Very nice part
Feb 20, 2023 @ 1:09am
Feb 20, 2023
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Ideal
Avg: 4.11 (3 votes)
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        Directions to mexican-border trailhead (-34.039760, 18.853620)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Mexican Border

        ▼ Where is Mexican Border located?
        Mexican Border is located in Helderberg Trails, Stellenbosch, South Africa. It is part of the Helderberg Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -34.03976, 18.85362.
        ▼ How hard is Mexican Border?
        Mexican Border is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 10.8%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Mexican Border?
        The trail has 198 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,271 ft to 1,470 ft.
        ▼ Is Mexican Border a point to point trail?
        Mexican Border is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is mixed.
        ▼ How long is Mexican Border?
        Mexican Border is 1,844 ft long. The trail type is mixed.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Mexican Border?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on Mexican Border. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Mexican Border?
        Mexican Border is best visited during: Slippery when wet.
        ▼ How do I access Mexican Border? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Mexican Border are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Mexican Border?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Mexican Border. The trail is 1,844 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Mexican Border?
        Mexican Border is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,461 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,557 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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